a-silly-little-moment: thedailywhat: RIP: Etta James, the legendary genre-spanning singer who gave the world many memorable hits including “At Last” and “The Wallflower,” has passed away. She was 73. James, who was diagnosed with leukemia 2010, had been in poor health for some time. Affectionately known as Miss Peaches, the Matriarch of R&B had multiple Grammys to her name, and was inducted into both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Blues Hall of Fame. Incidentally, the man who discovered James, Johnny Otis, passed away just yesterday. Below: James sings “Something’s Got A Hold On Me” in 1962. [cnn.] The loss of a true legend. Class, Style and Talent in leaps and bounds. You will be missed.

a-silly-little-moment:

thedailywhat:

RIP: Etta James, the legendary genre-spanning singer who gave the world many memorable hits including “At Last” and “The Wallflower,” has passed away. She was 73.

James, who was diagnosed with leukemia 2010, had been in poor health for some time.

Affectionately known as Miss Peaches, the Matriarch of R&B had multiple Grammys to her name, and was inducted into both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Blues Hall of Fame.

Incidentally, the man who discovered James, Johnny Otis, passed away just yesterday.

Below: James sings “Something’s Got A Hold On Me” in 1962.

[cnn.]

The loss of a true legend. Class, Style and Talent in leaps and bounds. You will be missed.

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Posted: Fri January 20th, 2012 at 8:45am
Originally posted by thedailywhat.

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